U.S. Sanctions Two Groups for Election Disinformation
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned two groups, one Russian and one Iranian, for using AI-generated disinformation to interfere in the 2024 election by creating deepfake videos, fake news sites, and social media posts to sway voters.
U.S. Sanctions Two Groups for Election Disinformation
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned two groups, one Russian and one Iranian, for using AI-generated disinformation to interfere in the 2024 election by creating deepfake videos, fake news sites, and social media posts to sway voters.
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36% Bias Score
Scholz Warns Against Social Media Influence in German Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned against social media manipulation in the upcoming election after Elon Musk repeatedly endorsed the far-right AfD party, sparking outrage and accusations of foreign interference; the election is scheduled for February 23rd.
Scholz Warns Against Social Media Influence in German Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned against social media manipulation in the upcoming election after Elon Musk repeatedly endorsed the far-right AfD party, sparking outrage and accusations of foreign interference; the election is scheduled for February 23rd.
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52% Bias Score
Scholz Criticizes Musk's AfD Support Amidst German Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd elections, Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized Elon Musk's public support for the far-right AfD party, following a deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg which the AfD attempted to exploit.
Scholz Criticizes Musk's AfD Support Amidst German Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd elections, Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized Elon Musk's public support for the far-right AfD party, following a deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg which the AfD attempted to exploit.
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56% Bias Score
Romania to Re-run Presidential Election Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference
Romania will re-run its presidential election's first round on March 23rd and the second on April 6th, following the Constitutional Court's annulment due to alleged Russian interference in ultranationalist Calin Georgescu's victory, based on evidence of undeclared funding and cyberattacks.
Romania to Re-run Presidential Election Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference
Romania will re-run its presidential election's first round on March 23rd and the second on April 6th, following the Constitutional Court's annulment due to alleged Russian interference in ultranationalist Calin Georgescu's victory, based on evidence of undeclared funding and cyberattacks.
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48% Bias Score
Syria's Sana Journalists Recount Years of Assad Regime Censorship and Disinformation
After 21 years of Assad regime control, journalists at Syria's state news agency, Sana, recount years of censorship, torture, and disinformation campaigns, facing consequences ranging from administrative penalties to lengthy detention for minor deviations from regime narratives; they now face an unc...
Syria's Sana Journalists Recount Years of Assad Regime Censorship and Disinformation
After 21 years of Assad regime control, journalists at Syria's state news agency, Sana, recount years of censorship, torture, and disinformation campaigns, facing consequences ranging from administrative penalties to lengthy detention for minor deviations from regime narratives; they now face an unc...
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48% Bias Score
Social Media's Political Influence: From Radicalization to Corporate Actions
Social media's impact on politics is evident in the AfD's strong presence on TikTok, the recruitment of Islamists online, and corporate actions like Meta's donation to Trump's inauguration; Australia's age restrictions on social media for minors, though well-intentioned, are criticized as a simplist...
Social Media's Political Influence: From Radicalization to Corporate Actions
Social media's impact on politics is evident in the AfD's strong presence on TikTok, the recruitment of Islamists online, and corporate actions like Meta's donation to Trump's inauguration; Australia's age restrictions on social media for minors, though well-intentioned, are criticized as a simplist...
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60% Bias Score
US Sanctions Iran, Russia for Election Interference
The US Treasury Department sanctioned an Iranian IRGC subsidiary and a Russian GRU-linked organization for attempting to interfere in the November 5, 2024, US presidential election by using AI-generated disinformation to incite sociopolitical tensions and influence voters; Republican candidate Donal...
US Sanctions Iran, Russia for Election Interference
The US Treasury Department sanctioned an Iranian IRGC subsidiary and a Russian GRU-linked organization for attempting to interfere in the November 5, 2024, US presidential election by using AI-generated disinformation to incite sociopolitical tensions and influence voters; Republican candidate Donal...
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44% Bias Score
US Sanctions Iran, Russia for Election Interference
The US Treasury Department sanctioned a subsidiary of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and an organization affiliated with Russia's GRU for attempting to interfere in the 2024 US election by spreading disinformation and inciting social and political tensions among the electorate, using AI-generated ...
US Sanctions Iran, Russia for Election Interference
The US Treasury Department sanctioned a subsidiary of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and an organization affiliated with Russia's GRU for attempting to interfere in the 2024 US election by spreading disinformation and inciting social and political tensions among the electorate, using AI-generated ...
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44% Bias Score
Limited Impact of AI Disinformation in Recent Elections; Future Threats Remain
AI-generated disinformation played a limited role in recent US and European elections; however, the accessibility of tools like Elon Musk's Grok raises significant future concerns about the potential for widespread disinformation campaigns.
Limited Impact of AI Disinformation in Recent Elections; Future Threats Remain
AI-generated disinformation played a limited role in recent US and European elections; however, the accessibility of tools like Elon Musk's Grok raises significant future concerns about the potential for widespread disinformation campaigns.
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36% Bias Score
Musk Accused of Interference in German Election
Elon Musk publicly endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party, prompting condemnation from German officials who accused him of attempting to influence the upcoming February election; the AfD currently holds 19 percent in polls, second to the CDU's 30 percent.
Musk Accused of Interference in German Election
Elon Musk publicly endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party, prompting condemnation from German officials who accused him of attempting to influence the upcoming February election; the AfD currently holds 19 percent in polls, second to the CDU's 30 percent.
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68% Bias Score
Romania Cancels Presidential Election Amidst Alleged Russian Interference
Romania's November 24th presidential election was canceled on December 6th due to widespread irregularities, after pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu, who used a sophisticated TikTok campaign, almost won the first round with nearly 23% of the vote, according to Romanian intelligence services.
Romania Cancels Presidential Election Amidst Alleged Russian Interference
Romania's November 24th presidential election was canceled on December 6th due to widespread irregularities, after pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu, who used a sophisticated TikTok campaign, almost won the first round with nearly 23% of the vote, according to Romanian intelligence services.
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48% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash: Russian Anti-Aircraft System Suspected
Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Christmas Day, killing at least 38 people; a US official and an Azerbaijani lawmaker suggest a Russian anti-aircraft system may have been responsible, and the investigation is ongoing.
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash: Russian Anti-Aircraft System Suspected
Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Christmas Day, killing at least 38 people; a US official and an Azerbaijani lawmaker suggest a Russian anti-aircraft system may have been responsible, and the investigation is ongoing.
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48% Bias Score